Senior Technical Operations Leader, Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Operations to provide leadership and strategic execution to improve asset capacity and reliability. The role oversees maintenance, CAPEX, and engineering execution in collaboration with plant leadership to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance strategy, capital project delivery, and ensuring data accuracy in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field; 9+ years of industry experience or 13 years in lieu of degree; GMP-regulated food experience preferred.
• Proven maintenance leadership in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, including GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site maintenance strategy to reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset reliability.
• Own maintenance management system, master data, work orders, and spare-parts programs.
• Develop and execute three- to five-year capital strategies supporting site continuity and productivity.
• Manage maintenance budgets and drive cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or quality.
• Partner with engineering teams and external vendors to implement maintenance best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaborative teamwork

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

Maintenance Connection CMMS

Building Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Operations to provide leadership and strategic execution to improve asset capacity and reliability. The role oversees maintenance, CAPEX, and engineering execution in collaboration with plant leadership to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance strategy, capital project delivery, and ensuring data accuracy in the CMMS.